Brinkley is one of my favorite historians. He truly brings history alive. This detailed account of the rise of environmental activism is no exception. I learned so much from this volume. Highly recommended!

I was not able to finish this book, I only made it halfway through before the book was archived. Good book to start with, but I may have had issues in the NetGalley app on the size and font issues for readability.

This is a well researched, thorough, and well written examination of the environmental/conservation movement in the US. With acknowledgement of the early efforts by Teddy Roosevelt and others, the book concentrates its focus on the efforts of Rachel Carson (of Silent Spring fame) and conservationists from the 1950's and forward. It was truly fascinating and frustrating to read of the early cooperation between stakeholders across the political spectrum coming together to create landmark legislation to protect the Country's natural resources, history, and heritage. For readers with no prior knowledge of the environmental movement this book is an accessible story of discovery, enlightenment, and activism. Those with a fair understanding of the issues, will still find surprises and a greater appreciation for the challenges of the early warriors for the US Park Services and wilderness preservation.